Irene-Peace

Irene-Peace

by Sophia Zarampouka

Part of Aristophanes for children series

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A retelling of the tale by Aristophanes of how Irene, whom the gods have ordained to bring peace to the world, is released from the cave where war had imprisoned her and brings happiness to the war-weary people. A dramatized version of the story is also included.

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  1. 1

    How does Sophia Zarampouka’s depiction of the goddess Irene capture the heavy, weary longing of a society exhausted by prolonged conflict?

  2. 2

    In what ways does trapping Irene inside a dark cave serve as a powerful metaphor for how humanity loses and buries its own capacity for peace during times of war?

  3. 3

    Considering that this story is adapted from an ancient Greek comedy by Aristophanes, how well do you think the use of humor or fable translates into addressing such a serious and devastating global theme?

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